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• MV Barima Disaster… Death toll now pegged at 103

  …as 22 more bodies recovered on Day Three …Govt. says 76 survivors accounted for By Khadidja Ba (Kaieteur News) – The death toll following the capsising of the MV Barima is now pegged at 103, following three days of search and rescue by the coast guard, Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed, owners of private vessels, and local […]

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• Another boat calamity… Several injured, captain critical after boat collision in Canje River

  (Kaieteur News) – Several persons, including a team of healthcare workers and four children, were injured on Tuesday afternoon after two boats collided in the Canje River, leaving eight persons hospitalised. The incident was confirmed to Kaieteur News by health officials in Region Six. According to information received, one of the boats was transporting a team […]

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• Opposition Leader calls for Edghill’s resignation

  …says minister must be held accountable as more than 100 feared dead …“I will address any issue at the appropriate time, not tonight” — Minister Juan Edghill, declining to respond to resignation calls (Kaieteur News) – With 53 bodies recovered and at least 50 people still missing following the MV Barima maritime disaster, Opposition Leader Azruddin […]

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